Back to Back
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Listen to me woman,
I just think it's a sin.
I know you hear me knockin',
But you won't let me in.
Might be fine for you
Just to keep me hangin' round.
But if you don't open up this door,
I'm gonna kick it down.

Sometimes I feel like
I'm back on the streets again.
Sometimes I feel like
There's nowhere to go.
Sometimes I feel like
I'm back on the streets again.

Listen, you've been telling me to short
For much too long.
But now I'm gonna put you back
Where you belong.
Might be fine for you
Just to keep me hangin' round.
But if you don't open up this door,
I'm gonna kick it down.

Sometimes I feel like
I'm back on the street sagain.
Sometimes I feel like
There's nowhere to go.
Sometimes I feel like
I'm back on the streets again.
Sometimes it's the only place that I know.
That I know.

Sometimes I feel like
I'm back on the streets again.
Sometimes I feel like
There's no place to go.
Sometimes I feel like
I'm back on the streets again.
Sometimes it's the only place that I know.

Sometimes I feel like
I'm back on the streets again.
Sometimes I feel like
There's no place to go.
Sometimes I feel like
I'm back on the streets again.
Sometimes it's the only place that I know.





Only place that I know
Yeah.

Overall Meaning

Moore's song "Back to Back" is a song about a man who is frustrated by his lover's indecisiveness and lack of communication. He feels like he's constantly knocking on her door, but she won't let him in. He acknowledges that it might be okay for her to keep him hanging around, but he's not going to put up with it anymore. He's going to kick the door down if he has to. This song is about taking control of a situation that has become intolerable.


The lyrics to "Back to Back" are straightforward and powerful. Moore's voice is forceful and insistent, driving the message home. The repetitive nature of the song's structure reinforces the sense of frustration and trapped energy that the lyrics convey. The refrain, "Sometimes I feel like I'm back on the streets again," is a potent reminder of the sense of isolation and vulnerability that many people feel when they're locked out of a relationship or a situation they thought they had control over.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen to me woman,
I am addressing you and want you to listen to what I have to say.


I just think it's a sin.
I believe that what you are doing is wrong or immoral.


I know you hear me knockin',
I am aware that you are aware of my attempts to communicate with you.


But you won't let me in.
You are not allowing me to enter or access whatever it is that I desire.


Might be fine for you
Perhaps this situation is beneficial for you or you are content with it.


Just to keep me hangin' round.
You may be keeping me in your life, without any clear direction or goals, just out of habit or convenience.


But if you don't open up this door,
If you don't allow me to pursue my goals, access my desires or move on from this situation,


I'm gonna kick it down.
I will forcefully breach whatever barriers you have set up in order to change the present circumstances.


Sometimes I feel like
Occasionally I get the sensation that.


I'm back on the streets again.
I am struggling and have returned to a state of poverty and desperation.


There's nowhere to go.
It seems like there are no positive options or opportunities available.


Listen, you've been telling me to short
You have been advising me to hold back, downgrade or otherwise sabotage my efforts.


For much too long.
This advice or attitude has been present for an extended period of time.


But now I'm gonna put you back
I will now reverse or counteract your negative influence.


Where you belong.
You should return to your previous state or place.


Sometimes it's the only place that I know.
Being without resources or hope is familiar to me and I might have limited strategies to get out.


Only place that I know
This environment or circumstance is the only thing I am familiar with or that makes sense to me.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GARY (GB MOORE, DONNA CAMPBELL

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Daniel Maia

its crazy how you NEVER make a bad song! you were born to do this!

TheGirlNamedJessica McCown

Her voice CARRIES the music too. Like the instrumental is good. But omfg she has me in a trance.

Mandy 🦋

I CANT WAIT TO HAVE THIS ONE ON SPOTIFY

Patricia Cain

I can't wait too 🔥🌹

Felipe Daleprane

me too and it’s been almost 1 year 😢

ZZiquelleTV

at this point I gave up hoping this comes out lol

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Loganne Vincent

The lungs on you girl. I just can’t get over how many words you sing. Your breath control, it’s mind blowing. So vocally talented. Can’t wait to see you at Coachella one day 👑😍

Renee Brown

the song is amazing but can we just talk about her vocal range and literally perfect live vocals!!!!

Lol Did You Really?

Those vocal arrangements ❤️❤️

5ve

Amelia Moore is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for her one day.

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